100yr old house on a hill. There are signs of historical movement / repaired cracks, however, no active movement or subsidence. Apparently to be expected for a house of this age / style. Very little in terms of foundations. Built on chalk.
On the downhill side of the property, there's 2m flat ground, a 2m drop, and 2m to the boundary fence. Ish. So a 4m straight line to the boundary, but, with a 2m drop midway.
The boundary fence is 2m high. However it may as well not be there as we still overlook into neighbour's garden and house.
I asked and neighbour agreed, to put 0.5m of tight trellis on the fence for screening and grow climbers.
However, I'd ideally like a row of trees or hedging. To make them useful, theyd need to be at least 2.5m high, ideally 3 to 4m.
Are there suitable, evergreen, tall growing trees or bushes that can be planted within 4m of foundations, on a hill, and not cause issues with ground heave / movement etc? Any roots will effectively be 4m away from, and, 2m under.
The road facing side of the house has 40m of 3m high laurel hedges.
Any advice appreciated.
On the downhill side of the property, there's 2m flat ground, a 2m drop, and 2m to the boundary fence. Ish. So a 4m straight line to the boundary, but, with a 2m drop midway.
The boundary fence is 2m high. However it may as well not be there as we still overlook into neighbour's garden and house.
I asked and neighbour agreed, to put 0.5m of tight trellis on the fence for screening and grow climbers.
However, I'd ideally like a row of trees or hedging. To make them useful, theyd need to be at least 2.5m high, ideally 3 to 4m.
Are there suitable, evergreen, tall growing trees or bushes that can be planted within 4m of foundations, on a hill, and not cause issues with ground heave / movement etc? Any roots will effectively be 4m away from, and, 2m under.
The road facing side of the house has 40m of 3m high laurel hedges.
Any advice appreciated.